Permanent Secretary of the Interior reveals progress in solving the problem of informal debt. 52,536 cases have entered the debt mediation process. 29,255 cases were successful in mediating. Debt amount decreased by 1,123 million baht. All provinces are urged to expedite debt mediation continuously to cover all cases and be fair. Follow up after debt mediation negotiations. In order to solve the problem of informal debt problems, the entire process will be successful. Leads to a sustainable improvement in the quality of life of the people. Today (April 28, 2024), Mr. Suthiphong Chulcharoen, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, revealed that the Ministry of Interior has opened registration for citizens who wish to have the government help solve the problem of informal debt in accordance with government policy. With a total of 153,400 people registering, the Ministry of Interior has informed all provinces and districts to continue solving the problem of informal debt by inviting creditors and debt ors to enter into the debt mediation process. At 3:00 p.m., the Bureau of Investigation and Legal Affairs, Department of Provincial Administration, has reported information on debt mediation throughout the country. A total of 52,536 debtors have entered the mediation process, with 29,255 successfully mediating. The total amount of debt has decreased by 1,123.276 million baht, and there are 379 cases where creditors-debtors wish for officials to forward the matter to police investigators at local police stations for prosecution. There are five provinces that can invite creditors-debtors into the debt mediation process at most: 1. Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, 5,285 cases, 2. Nakhon Ratchasima Province, 5,163 cases, 3. Songkhla Province, 4,393 cases, 4. Sisaket Province, 3,283 cases, and 5. Chaiyaphum Province, 2,715 cases. in which creditors and debtors meet and talk with officials as middlemen And after this, the relevant agencies will follow up after the debt negotiation. In order to solve the problem of inf ormal debt problems, the entire process will be successful. 'About solving the problem of informal debt problems throughout the country. Today, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province is the province with the most debtors entering the mediation process, with 5,285 cases, and there are 5 provinces: Sisaket, Nakhon Sawan, Narathiwat, Ranong, and Chaiyaphum Province. Conducting a mediation process with 100% of those who have registered, all remaining provinces are requested to integrate with network partner agencies. Expedite creditors and debtors to enter into the mediation negotiation process in all cases. To enable registered informal debtors to receive help and resolve their informal debt problems quickly and fairly. And the success of mediation in every case must be taken into account. If mediation cannot be used Immediately prosecute those who commit illegal acts. Because informal debt is considered illegal, meaning lending without a license. They also charge interest that exceeds the legal interest rate,' Mr. Suthi phong added. Mr. Sutthiphong Chulcharoen, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, further said that he asked provincial governors to set up debt resolution clinics and emphasized that he should instruct district chiefs. Assigned the District Community Development Office As secretary to the executive committee of the Center for Operations to Eliminate Poverty and Develop People of All Ages in accordance with the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy at the district level (S.C.P.O.), implement solutions to solve problems and develop people of all ages in a sustainable way ( Poverty Relief Menu) to improve the quality of life for debtors who wish to receive assistance to reduce expenses, increase income, expand opportunities, as well as promote the formation of groups to further create careers, generate income, including opportunities to access resources. State financial institution funds In order not to return to the cycle of informal debt. and be able to rely on themselves according to the philosophy of suf ficiency economy So that people can improve their quality of life in a sustainable way. 'Although registration for resolving problems with informal debt has already been closed, However, the debt mediation process And improving the quality of life of the people is not yet finished. Ask the provincial governor and district chief to carry out public relations. Campaign to create awareness for citizens who are suffering from debt problems or other problems that cannot be solved on their own. and need help from the government You can contact us through the Ministry of Interior's Damrongtham Center. Both the Provincial Damrongtham Center Damrongtham District Center or at the Damrongtham Center hotline, call 1567, available 24 hours a day. There will be service staff to help the people,' Mr. Suthipong said at the end. See more news Source: Thai News Agency